Best Penne With Spinach Gorgonzola And Walnuts Recipes

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CREAMY GORGONZOLA SPINACH PASTA



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This is one of those super quick pasta recipes that is ready in about 20 minutes. Use any kind of pasta and serve with this creamy Gorgonzola sauce with fresh spinach.

Provided by gartenfee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
1 ½ tablespoons butter
2 shallots, minced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 cups fresh spinach
½ cup Gorgonzola cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • In the meantime, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook shallots until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in cream and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach and crumble in Gorgonzola cheese. Season with salt and pepper and cook until spinach is wilted and sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain fusilli and toss with sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 293.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

GORGONZOLA PASTA WITH SPINACH AND WALNUTS



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This easy pasta dish takes less than 30 minutes and less than 10 ingredients to make. The gorgonzola packs a creamy punch of flavor that is well balanced by the Parmesan and buttery spinach. The finely chopped toasty walnuts add a nice crunchy texture to each bite.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
12 ounces spaghetti
1/2 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 ounces baby spinach (about 4 cups)
1 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a large skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the walnuts to a cutting board (reserve the skillet) and let cool slightly, then very finely chop.
  • In the last 2 minutes of cooking the pasta, add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the spinach, cover and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, gorgonzola, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the skillet. Toss until the cheese is melted and the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce. Add more pasta water as needed; season with salt.
  • Divide the pasta among shallow bowls and top with the walnuts. Drizzle any remaining sauce in the skillet on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 45 milligrams, Sodium 823 milligrams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 2 grams

PENNE WITH SPINACH, GORGONZOLA, AND WALNUTS



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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
8 oz. fresh baby spinach leaves (10 lightly packed cups)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
12 oz. dried penne (3-1/2 cups)
3/4 cup heavy cream
2-1/2 oz. crumbled Gorgonzola (1/2 cup) Freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Tip: To wilt the spinach perfectly, put it in a colander and drain the pasta over it.Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Put the spinach in a colander in the sink. Toast the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet in the oven until dark golden-brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside. Cook the penne according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta in the colander over the spinach. Put the cream, Gorgonzola, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and a pinch of salt in a 12-inch nonstick skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the pasta and spinach, and 2 Tbs. each of the walnuts and chives. Cook, stirring constantly, until some of the sauce is absorbed by the pasta, about 2 minutes. If necessary, add some of the cooking water to moisten the pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowls, sprinkle with the remaining 2 Tbs. walnuts and 1 Tbs. chives, and serve. nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 620; Fat (g): 28; Fat Calories (kcal): 260; Saturated Fat (g): 14; Protein (g): 19; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 7; Carbohydrates (g): 72; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 5; Sodium (mg): 560; Cholesterol (mg): 80; Fiber (g): 7;

PENNE GORGONZOLA WITH CHICKEN



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This rich, creamy pasta dish is a snap to throw together for a weeknight meal but special enough for company. You can substitute another cheese for the Gorgonzola if you like. -George Schroeder, Port Murray, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
6 to 8 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add cream and broth; cook until sauce is slightly thickened and chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the Gorgonzola cheese, sage, salt and pepper; cook just until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

PENNE WITH GORGONZOLA AND WALNUTS



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Blue cheese may be substituted if you cannot find gorganzola. I used the crumbles and it worked great. We loved the contrast of the creamy sauce and the crunch of the walnuts.

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb penne, with ridges
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup ham, diced (optional)
2 shallots, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped finely
8 ounces gorgonzola
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 ounces parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling water until firm but tender.
  • In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil.
  • Add the sage, ham, shallots, and walnuts, and cook over medium until the ham begins to brown and the shallots become tender and translucent.
  • Add milk, cream, and gorgonzola, and stir and cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, add the nutmeg and Parmesan, and toss with cooked pasta.
  • Top with more Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 897, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 87.3, Sodium 1053.8, Carbohydrate 97.7, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 29.9

BACON, SPINACH & GORGONZOLA PASTA



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An indulgent pasta dish that is quick and cheap to make

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

350g penne pasta
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion , chopped
8 rashers smoked back bacon , chopped
200ml hot vegetable stock
300g frozen pea
150g pack gorgonzola , cubed
250g spinach

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan, then add the onion and cook for 3 mins until starting to soften. Add the bacon, cook for a further 5 mins, then pour in the hot stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for a few mins until the liquid has reduced slightly.
  • Stir in the peas, followed by the gorgonzola, until the cheese has melted and the peas are defrosted. Quickly stir through the spinach to wilt. Drain the pasta and mix with the sauce, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 4.06 milligram of sodium

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